Chiesa di San Silvestro
Mutignano
The church of San Silvestro in Mutignano has a powerful façade, consisting of a robust square bell tower with octagonal cusp. The 1250 building, probably a castle, became a church in the fourteenth century and, like many Abruzzo churches, bears the signs of the earthquakes of the 1700s. Inside are the famous polyptych by Andrea De Litio, depicting episodes from the life of Saint Sylvester Pope.
Bisenti
(20 Km)
Duomo di San Flaviano
Giulianova
(19 Km)
Located in Giulianova Paese in Piazza Buozzi, it is the most important Church of Giulianova.
Chiesa Madonna del Fuoco
Pescara
(20 Km)
The church was built in the 17th century. Inside the church we can see the statue of the Madonna with the child Jesus. Over time, the church was enriched with two other altars. Our Lady of Fire is the most important statue that is preserved even today.
Parrocchia San Silvestro Sec.XIX
Pescara
(24 Km)
The Church of San Silvestro was born on the foundations of a religious monastery dating back to 1500. In 1850, following a restoration, the height of the old building was doubled and completed by the addition of two bell towers. From 31 December 1899 there is a characteristic procession during which the statue of San Silvestro was brought to the nearby church of S. Silvestrino.
Chiesa del Sacro Cuore
Pescara
(19 Km)
The Church of the Sacred Heart is a small architectural gem, built in the center of Pescara in the nineteenth century. Its construction began around the seventeenth century, in Baroque style; later, in the eighteenth century, it was enclosed within the current structure, in neoclassical style. Near the basilica are two fountains dating back to 1700.
Cattedrale di San Cetteo
Pescara
(20 Km)
The Cathedral of San Cetteo is the most important Catholic building in the city of Pescara. Built in the 1930s, it presents inside a painting by Guercino, the Saint Francis, donated by Gabriele D'Annunzio; the church houses the tomb of the poet's mother, Luisa D'Annunzio and the effiges of some apostles.
Chiesa Madonna dei 7 Dolori
Pescara
(18 Km)
The church dates back to the end of the 16th century. On 26 November 1665 (the day when the first baptism was held) the Parish was established by Bishop Raphael Exuberanzio with the title “Santa Maria of the Seven Sorrows”.
Cattedrale di S.Massimo
Penne
(17 Km)
The Cathedral of St. Maximus together with the church was built in the 11th century. The building was built in Romanesque style. The restored Cathedral is in excellent condition.
Chiesa di S. Salvatore
Silvi Marina
(5 Km)
The church of S. Salvatore was built in 1100 in honor of the first protector of Silvi, San Salvatore. Today the church presents itself according to the numerous renovations undergone over the centuries.
Lungomare monumentale
Giulianova
(19 Km)
Piazza della Rinascita
Pescara
(19 Km)
Commonly known as the living room square, it is set in the heart of the city centre. The square has been designed by the Japanese architecht Toyo Ito, who designed the sculpture "Huge wine glass", placed in the centre of the square.
Parco Archeologico Colle del Telegrafo
Pescara
(17 Km)
In 2006 work began on the archaeological excavations, inside the Archaeological Park of Colle del Telegrafo, with the aim of promoting knowledge of the human presence in the Pescara area. From the analysis of the archaeological structures found during the excavations, the occupation of the hill was rebuilt, dating from the Roman-Republican age, until the Middle Ages.
Resti Chiesa di Santa Gerusalemme Sec. XI
Pescara
(20 Km)
These are the old remains of the church of Roman origins “Santa Gerusalemme”. The ruins were discovered by excavations in the 90s and present an element of great historical and archaeological importance of Pescara. Currently, the structure of the ancient Church can also be seen in miniature in front of the Cathedral of San Cetteo.
Museo Paparella-Treccia Devlet
Pescara
(19 Km)
The Museum is located at a villa built in the 19th century, in an eclectic style. The museum collection consists of more than 150 works of the majolica of Castelli. Everything is set up chronologically to be able to make the idea better for visitors. Among the works to visit, there is also a set of weapons of the Baroque age, consisting of 19 examples.
Museo delle Genti d'Abruzzo
Pescara
(20 Km)
The Museum of the Gentiles of Abruzzo is located inside the Fortress of Pescara, which was built in the 16th century. It is one of the most important museums in the Pescara area and is characterized by 13 rooms. It was established in 1973 by Archeoclub of Pescara and nowadays it is now one of the most renewed and visited monuments in the area.
Museo Ittico
Pescara
(20 Km)
The Fish Museum of Pescara was founded in the 1950s by Gugliemo Pepe and is located at the Pescara Fish Market. Thanks to the donations of the sea enthusiasts, the Museum grew a lot in a short time. It preserves in its interior finds from the ichthyological world, fishing gear, artifacts of Paleontology, a weightlifting machine, a diver diving boat, etc. to visit absolutely also the hall of pescarese marineria. As a whole, the Museum has 13 rooms that are located inside the former Bourbon barracks.
Museo Civico "Basilio Cascella"
Pescara
(20 Km)
Here you can admire works by the Cascella family and in particular by Basilio, an active painter, graphic and illustrator, and his sons Tommaso, Michele, Gioacchino, and his nephews.
Museo delle Tradizioni ed Arti Contadine
Picciano
(13 Km)
The Museum of Peasant Traditions and Arts was inaugurated in 1989 as a private structure. The exhibition space is located on two levels for an area of 6,700 m². The path welcomes the reconstructions of the environments dedicated to oil, wheat, spinning as well as some faithful reconstructions of the artisan shops of the territory.
Museo Archeologico
Atri
(5 Km)
The Archaeological Museum of Atri is located in a complex that dates back to the 18th century. The building consists of three rooms, of which the most evocative is the protohistoric room where there are two completely intact prehistoric tombs and which were found in the early 1900s. The room dedicated to the scholar Vincenzo Rosati, houses the archaeological finds he found. The one dedicated to Abruzzo Prehistory and to the female and childish kits of the 6th century BC owes its findings to discoveries in the necropolis.
Museo Civico Etnografico
Atri
(5 Km)
The Museum was opened for the first time in 1982, on the initiative of the Municipality. This houses a large collection of objects, documents, and the most important moments of the past: from the agro-pastoral period to the present day. All the material is organized in different thematic rooms, which report the whole history of Atri.
Museo Capitolare
Atri
(5 Km)
The Chapter Museum of Atri was created in 1912. It is one of the most important and ancient museums in the area. It is located inside a 12th-century monastery. It is placed in 15 rooms and houses a large collection of works ranging from the 13th to the 20th century. Inside we can admire an exhibition of Carlo Riccioni's sculptures and a large collection of paintings, wooden statues and objects. The museum is open to the public.
Museo Civico "G. Romualdi"
Notaresco
(14 Km)
The “G. Romualdi” Civic Museum is located in the homonymous residential building that was once used by the family themselves. This institute was created to collect and preserve the finds found from excavations carried out at 70 different sites, all in the area. It is currently managed by volunteers from the Archeoclub of Italy. Its structure is divided into two floors, plus the basement.
Nave di Cascella
Pescara
(20 Km)
Pietro Cascella graduated from the Academy of Rome and, after practicing painting, he began to dedicate himself to stone and bronze sculpture, in the early 1950s. The work in question dates back to 1987 and is made of Carrara marble. It is located on the seafront of Pescara. He tries to represent in his works a sense of power and energy, which recalls the great tradition of archaic art.
Museo Casa Natale di Gabriele D'Annunzio
Pescara
(20 Km)
The birthplace of Gabriele D'Annunzio, an elegant late 19th century building on three levels, is the home of the well-known Italian painter, writer, military and journalist. It is composed of nine rooms and preserves furnishings, period furniture and objects belonging to the writer and his family.
Bagno Borbonico
Pescara
(20 Km)
The Bourbon Bath is what is left of the Fortress of Pescara, construction of the sixteenth century. These are the environments in which the numerous political prisoners of the 18th-19th century were imprisoned. At the time, this prison was a real place of torture, as the prisoners were treated inhumane. After several restorations, since 1982 the building became the seat of the Museum of Gentiles.
Villa Filiani
Pineto
(3 Km)
The Ethnomusicological Center of Abruzzo, set up on the first floor of Villa Filiani located in the center of Pineto, provides visitors with intangible demo-ethno-anthropological assets belonging to the traditional Abruzzo culture.
Palazzo di Città e Torre Civica
Pescara
(20 Km)
This building was built in 1935 by the architect Vincenzo Pilotti. It is a classic example of the fascist building style as evidenced by its military appearance. It is considered the place of bureaucracy and daily administration and is an identity monument for the Pescara.
Castello Chiola
Loreto Aprutino
(18 Km)
Palazzo Ducale
Atri
(5 Km)
Palazzo Ducale (Palazzo Acquaviva) dates from 1395 to 1760. It stands in the municipality of Atri, in the province of Teramo. It was erected by Acqua Viva of Aragon, Duke of Atri. The building has decorative architectural elements of Abruzzo art from the Middle Ages. The palace is known for its particular tower, which gives its name to Piazza Acquaviva. Around the 16th century, it was renovated and opened to the public.
Rocca Capo d'Atri resti
Atri
(5 Km)
The Fortress of Capo d'Atri was built in 1392 on the site where the castle of the fortress was located. It was a very powerful fortress that could contain numerous soldiers and lots of weapons. The fortress managed to repel many enemy attacks, but in the 18th century, it fell into disrepair. Today, after being restored, there is only a great bastion and a piece of walls left.
Pescara vecchia
Pescara
(18 Km)
Here you can see the "Bourbon's Bath", the old prison, hosting the Museum of the people from Abruzzo: this is the last witness of the presence of the Bourbon fortress; also to be seen the "trabocchi", set on the northern side of the canal port.
Antico Porto di Hadria
Pineto
(3 Km)
The port of Hadria, dating back to the 7th century BC, was prosperous until the 16th century, and in 1627 it sank due to an earthquake. It is located in the waters in front of the tower, one km from the shoreline.
Basilica della Madonna dei Sette Dolori
Pescara
(18 Km)
A sanctuary dedicated to the Holy Mary who, according to Christian tradition, had to go through seven pains.
Fonte Acqua Ventina
Penne
(17 Km)
The Fonte dell'Acqua Ventina was built in 1828 by the architect Federico Doctorelli. The source has a structure that resembles a wide circular wall. In the lower part of the wall there are two stone flowers from where the water that fills the tub comes out.
Torre Cerrano
Pineto
(4 Km)
The Torre Cerrano is one of the ancient towers along the coast, between Silvi Marina and Pineto. Its name comes from the nearby river, Cerrano, whose name in turn probably derives from Ceres, a goddess of agriculture, grain crops, fertility and motherly relationships. It was built to defend the city from the threat of raids by the Saracens in the 1500.
Torre del Salinello
Giulianova
(20 Km)
The Salinello Tower is one of the ancient coastal towers of the Kingdom of Naples, located on the Adriatic coast, in the province of Teramo. Following the continuous invasions of the Saracens it was raised to defend the territory. The watchtower on the Salinello river was built around 1568; the typology is typical of the coastal towers of the Viceregno, very similar to the “twin” Torre di Cerrano.
Porta San Domenico
Atri
(5 Km)
The Porta San Domenico dates back to the 16th century. It was built between 1528 and 1530. It takes its name from the church of San Giovanni Battista called San Domenico. The building has special decorative architectural elements from the Middle Ages (14th century), in fact it consists of an arch with a barrel vault and a beam. At the door are the remains of a bastion.
Torre di Montefino
Montefino
(13 Km)
The Tower of Montefino dates back to the period between the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. The structure has a cylindrical shape and is built of masonry. At the beginning of the century, the Tower was restored to be used as a civil home.
Teatro e Stele Dannunziana Sec.XX
Pescara
(21 Km)
The Stele D'Annunziana is the emblem of the famous Teatro D'Annunzio. It is a concrete monument, erected in the 60s together with the open-air theater, dedicated to Gabriele D'Annunzio. At the time, the project was entrusted to V. Michetti, a very talented artist who finished it in two months. In recent years, the theater and the stelae were put to the attention of the municipality for their state of maintenance. It is currently managed by the Pescaresi Events Authority.
Galleria Manzo
Pescara
(19 Km)
Galleria Vistamare
Pescara
(20 Km)
Rizziero Arte
Pescara
(19 Km)
Chiesa di Cristo Re
Pescara
(18 Km)
A modern style church, recalling a mountain church. Along the walls, there are small sized windows. It has a single nave, without chapels and on the entrance walls there is a wooden Cross with the Christ.
Galleria D'Arte La Riva
Giulianova
(20 Km)
Torre sud-ovest
Mosciano Sant'Angelo
(22 Km)